Lot 74: A Luristan Bronze ‘Master of Animals’ Standard Finial,...
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A Luristan Bronze ‘Master of Animals’ Standard Finial, Circa 9th–8th Century BCE.
A finely cast Luristan bronze finial featuring a symmetrical openwork design of two confronting ibexes with elongated, ridged horns curving outward. Between them rises a central figure embodying the ‘Master of Animals’ motif, grasping each creature by the neck in a dynamic composition symbolising dominion over nature. The figures are detailed with slender bodies, stylised musculature, and twisted rope-like supports uniting the design. Mounted on a tubular shaft with ringed sections and a flared base.
H: Approximately 36.5cm
Provenance: Property from the estate of a distinguished private collector (deceased); assembled between the 1970s and 2024.
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